Cosco is recalling approximately 273,000 3-in-1 convertible aluminum hand trucks because the wheel hubs can burst or eject pieces during tire inflation. There have been 10 reports of wheel hubs breaking or separating, including four reports of consumers suffering bruises and lacerations. These products were sold at retailers including Ace Hardware, Costco, and Lowe's between March 2009 and October 2011 for about $100 to $150. Consumers should stop using the hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.
The plastic wheel hubs can fail and break apart under pressure during tire inflation, causing pieces to be ejected at high speed. This poses a risk of impact injuries, cuts, and bruises to the user or anyone standing nearby.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hand trucks and contact Cosco for a free repair kit.
Cosco Model 12-301 ABL and 12-301 ABL1 hand truck
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response